PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mellberg
vs
Jackson

190 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Mellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mellberg pinned against the cage. Mellberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mellberg lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Mellberg. Those never looked like landing.
Mellberg lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mellberg.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Mellberg sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mellberg!
Mellberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mellberg as he jumps to the side.
Gabriel Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jackson.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Mellberg. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mellberg. That's going to slow Jackson down.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mellberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mellberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mellberg's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Mellberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to roll over but Mellberg keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Mellberg trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Mellberg is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mellberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
Mellberg prevents Jackson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Mellberg postures up.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mellberg trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Mellberg.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mellberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Mellberg misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mellberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mellberg.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mellberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mellberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mellberg.
Mellberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mellberg works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mellberg.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Mellberg sprawls well.
Mellberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mellberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Mellberg checks it.
Mellberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mellberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Mellberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mellberg punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Mellberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Mellberg. Beautiful body shot.
Mellberg scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mellberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mellberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mellberg feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Mellberg throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mellberg cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mellberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mellberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries to move into range but Mellberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Mellberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mellberg with a hook.
Mellberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Mellberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mellberg finish him?
Mellberg jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Mellberg connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg pounces like a tiger and cracks Jackson with a vicious hook! Jackson is down but not out! Mellberg follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Mellberg!